Technical Ducato ECU replacement

[enodreven]

Hi,

Just a couple of questions, I have been told that my ECU could be faulty and they are suggesting that I get it replaced.

First question can you point me to where I can find it ??

Second Question, If I purchase one direct from a Fiat main agent can I just plug it in place of the existing and away I go, or is there something else that I need to do.

Thank you

 

[corkman]

Hi,

Just a couple of questions, I have been told that my ECU could be faulty and they are suggesting that I get it replaced.

First question can you point me to where I can find it ??

Second Question, If I purchase one direct from a Fiat main agent can I just plug it in place of the existing and away I go, or is there something else that I need to do.

Thank you

What engine, year, model?

At a minimum keys will have to be coded to it, from fiat you will pay 5 times the price of a specialist.

If you want plug and play you need to get the ecu, bsi and keys together .. should be able to get that on ebay for under 200 quid.

 

[T14086]

ECU's are generally very reliable...might be worth a second opinion?

 

[enodreven]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, its a Ducato 18 - 2003/4 - 2.8 JTD, I don't know if its relevant but its never had a Red Key, just the 2 normal flip type without any buttons, hope that makes sense.

Also thanks for the suggestion about getting a second opinion. I have this is about the 3rd or 4th as the problems seem to keep changing never quiet the same, so I suppose this could be seen as a last ditch attempt, hope that makes sense

Thanks

 

[T14086]

what problems / fault codes have you been getting?

 

[corkman]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, its a Ducato 18 - 2003/4 - 2.8 JTD, I don't know if its relevant but its never had a Red Key, just the 2 normal flip type without any buttons, hope that makes sense.

Also thanks for the suggestion about getting a second opinion. I have this is about the 3rd or 4th as the problems seem to keep changing never quiet the same, so I suppose this could be seen as a last ditch attempt, hope that makes sense

Thanks

Check for water ingress in the ecu, connectors, fuse box etc.

Your van is the code 2 type if you you need to get the code unit from the steering column, keys and ecu if you're getting a used one from the scrap yard.